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PHOTOS: Mr. Gay Netherlands Is Crowned
Nine handsome young men competed to win the title of Mr. Gay Netherlands. Can you pick the winner?
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          Oct 29, 2012
          
        
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A group shot of the contestants.
Contestants Bobby and Johnny
Contestants Kevin and Menno
Contestants Sven and Bram
Contestants Twan and Tommy
Contestant Danny and last year's winner Thom
The underwear competition
Bobby de Vries, 18, from Amstelveen smiles as he wins the Mr. Gay Netherlands contest on Saturday.
Bobby expresses his thanks to the crowd.
Celebrating with champagne!

        
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